Jolie Baby

My Nars Love Affair

2012-10-08T20:32:00.001-05:00

Whoa...where you been all my life?!

Sorry guys that I have been gone for so long! Everyday I thought about blogging and something just always popped up and derailed me from it. I hope you guys can excuse my absence. I've picked up some sweet products during my break and can't wait to tell you all about them! There will definitely be more to come!

Nars Trio

First off, Nars...I know alot of bloggers rave about Nars, especially their sheer glow range,but I've always looked at the price and eek, I run away! At $42 it better make me look like a goddess and have Henry Cavill breaking down doors to get at me! Hey, a girl can dream!

Well, I had some extra change and thought I'd suck it up and see what I have been missing!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Syracuse

Ok, this is an amazing foundation and so worth the money! I was matched in the color Syracuse that just melted into my skin. This is actually the first foundation to match my skintone perfectly! The woman at Sephora said that you have to shake the bottle first, then apply with your hands. I wasn't too comforatble with that. Having always had problematic skin,I have a thing with bacteria on hands and the touching of my face.Don't care how clean your hands are, hands off, Ahhh! I apply it with my Real Techniques expert face brush and it works just fine.

It feels amazing on the skin. It's so lightweight and my skin can breathe. Definitely a love! I get a nice dewy finish that looks so natural.

The downside is that it doesn't come with a pump and it can be a bit messy. The salesgirl at Sephora said that they made a pump, but it was an extra $6. I told her I'd pass for today. I may get one later, but it isn't bothering me too much yet.

I have to say this is one of my new favorite foundations! Will definitely repurchase.

Nars Lip Gloss in Stolen Kisses

Nars had a promotion of buy 2 products get a free gift. I settled in on this lip gloss. I wanted something that would be a great everyday nude, with just a hint of color. I tried on stolen kisses and fell in love! This color is a ~~mauvey~~ pink tone that works great when wearing a smoky eye or with just a bit of mascara.

I like that this lip gloss formula is not sticky on the lips. It is very moisturizing!

I purchased this for $24.

Nars Illuminator in Orgasm

Don't you just love free gifts with purchase?

I was happy when I saw her putting this in my bag. Here are the claims from the Sephora website.

What it does:

This light-reflecting liquid glides on to refresh and enhance the complexion, creating a shimmering incandescence. Wear it alone, or pair it with makeup to transform your skin from ordinary to extraordinary.

I tried it as a highlight on my cheekbones and I wasn't really impressed. It gave a hint of shimmer on my skin tone. It's a peachy pink tone with added shimmer. I think it would show up better on fairer complexions. I think the Super Orgasm shade might suit me better since it has golden flecks in it.

Not sure I would purchase. I do enjoy a powder highlight.

So what are some of your favorite Nars products? I must admit, I'm addicted!

H&M Lip Glosses

2012-08-02T15:02:00.000-05:00

Hey there! Long time no post? : / Sorry guys for the delay.

I have been trying to experiment with color on my lips and thought I'd be daring and go straight to the top and get some red shades. I spotted these beauts in the H&M accessory section. Lipglosses have always been a safe way to go for me cause I'm a big 'ol chicken!! I feel like a clown or look like I'm trying too hard to look older, when I wear lipstick. Anyone else feel this way?

Right Red

First, I have to say that I love the little horses on the cap of this gloss. So darn cute!
If you look closely at the outside of the tube you can see tiny gold flecks in red pigment. Upon opening it, I could really see that this was not going to be as deep and daring a red that I had hoped. But I still like it! Its sheer and is not sticky at all! I have to say for the price,($1.49), it was a worthy purchase.

DIVIDED Lip Gloss Hula Hula in Hawaii

Either my eyes were affected from this summer heat or the lighting in H&M was bad, but I thought this color was another red. But when I got home, I was surprised that it was a sheer hot pink color!

Hula Hula has silvery glitter flecks in it and the color is very sheer. I do love it though! It gives just a faint wash of color on the lips.This is definitely a great layering gloss or when you just need a hint of color to brighten your day!

I really like these two and the price,$1.49 ea, was definitely right! I think I would purchase makeup from H&M again!

Have any of you tried any of the H&M range of makeup?

Target Haul

2012-07-11T15:34:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!!

Whew!! It's been a crazy fun couple of weeks! Sorry it's been so long inbetween posts. I celebrated my 30th birthday on the 5th and it was great! My world didn't implode like I thought :p My family threw me a surprise bbq on the 4th, which definitely took me by surprise! And my best friend in the whole world, Stephanie, continued the celebration through the whole week. She made sure I was out and about celebrating everyday. She is a great friend. The festivities ended with a trip to Medieval times. Now, if you have never been, I suggest you go. I've been at least 9 times in my life and I still look forward to going back! Nothing like hot knights jousting it out!

Here are some purchases I made while strolling through Target the other day.

L'Oreal Color Infallible Eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe

This is the color I have been coveting for a while now. It's a shimmery brown color that reminds me of a sparkly ,chocolatey gold color. It goes great with the Amber Rush color infallible eyeshadow. I use this in my crease, great for summer. Ladies definitely check out the color infallible line!

Expert Anti-Blemish Cleansing foam and Instant Matte by Boots

I was looking at the No 7 Line of products , trying to pick out cleanser for sensitive skin, when I peeped the Expert skincare range. There was a sensitive skin choice and anti-blemish. Since I get hormonal spots at that special time of the month*cough,cough* , I chose the anti-blemish cleansing foam.

Here are the claims(anti-blemish cleansing foam):

Whatever your age, blemishes and blocked pores can be a problem. Take action with this oil and fragrance free cleansing foam. Formulated with willowbark extract to help prevent blemishes. It gently clarifies your skin without drying, leaving it soft, smooth and refreshed. 5 fl. oz.

The first night I used it, I was impressed! I loved the foam and my skin did not feel dry and tight after! When I awoke, I definitely noticed the blemishes that were coming through had gone down and weren't as red! So far I give it a thumbs up! Plus, it was was only $4.94! If this continues to improve my skin i will be trying out the toner next.

Beacuse it's been so hot out, my primer has not been cutting it! My skin has been too shiny for my liking. So I purchased the Instant Matte drops.

Here are the claims (Instant Matte):

This ingenious instant matte will remove shine inducing excess oil and give an instant matte finish without drying. 15ml

I was excited to try this when I got home. I shook the bottle as instructed and squirted it on my finger. I was kinda disappointed that it came out of the bottle like water. It just ran down my hands. I could see the little mattifying,white flakes in the liquid. You have to be real quick with this stuff or use a cotton ball to apply it. However, it did work! I wore it the whole day and the oil stayed at bay. It was $5.66 on sale, so it didn't break the bank. But, I probably would not purchase again.

I also picked up that Fifty Shades of Grey book that everyone is going crazy about. I haven't read any of it yet, but excited to get started!

I hope everyone had lovely weekends and for those who celebrate the 4th, hope you had a great Independence day :)

Have any of you tried the Boots Expert range? Are you reading Fifty Shades of Grey?

Bath & Body Works

2012-07-04T09:30:00.000-05:00

Hey Guys!

I was doing a bit of shopping and I realized I had some gift cards cluttering up my wallet. I found an old Bath & Body Works gift card from a past birthday in there. I have not stepped into a Bath & Body Works in ages it seems! They had a mega $3 sale going on in there.

Carried Away Shower Gel and Fragrance Mist

I fell in love with the smell of this one. It reminds me of being on vacation, sitting on a beach somewhere.

Bath & Body Works Carried Away

Our exclusive formula is now enriched with Shea Butter for softer, cleaner skin in our bubbliest lather ever! Moisturizing Aloe Vera and skin-loving Vitamin E combine with lush raspberries, white jasmine and whipped vanilla inspired by the way love sweeps you off your feet, for lather that bursts with fragrance.

C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve

I know this is an old fav, but it's the first time I'm picking it up. I am very obsessed with the condition of my lips, they are never dry,ever! I am a Carmex snob, but this looked promising.

Here are it's claims:

C.O. Bigelow's famous Rose Salve has been a favorite since the early days, due to its ability to care for lips and beautify skin. Emulsified with extra-soothing rose extract, which helps ease irritation and condition the skin.

May be used on lips, face, cuticles, elbows, knees, chapped or very dry skin patches
Developed by Bigelow Chemists
Not tested on animals

I love that it is a multi-purpose salve, though I don't think I would ever gloop this on my face! It has a petroleum consistency. I have used it on my cuticles and lips and it works pretty well. I will say that the smell is somewhat displeasing to me. THe rose scent can be a bit much. Long story short, I love it!

Have any of you tried the Rose Salve? What are your fav products from Bath & Body Works?

Instagram Curly Hair Post#2

2012-07-03T15:30:00.001-05:00

Even though it has been super humid here, I have been having some ok hair days! These were all taken on 3 separate days. The top one is on a night out with my bestie and the bottom 2 were taken before work.

Forever 21 Love & Beauty Cream Blush

2012-07-03T13:50:00.000-05:00

Hey guys!

So, I was waiting in the checkout line at Forever and spotted these puppies. Now, I normally don't look twice at makeup in clothing stores,but these colors were so bright and vibrant. And at a price tag of $1.50, I couldn't pass it up. I could always find use for it elsewhere if it didn't work out.

I purchased the coral and pink colors. They are definitely true to color when on. The formula was surprisingly smooth and creamy for the price. It is very buildable and the colors are perfect for summer.

I wouldn't recommend this for those who get oily in the cheek area unless you layered it with a powder blush on top.

Would I buy Forever 21 makeup again? Meh, I may try their polishes, but products for the face would have to be pretty special for me to buy.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

Sprinkle of Glitter's 7 things for 7 Days Challenge!

2012-06-20T19:05:00.000-05:00

I saw this challenge on Louise's blog, Sprinkle of Glitter, and thought this was right up my alley! What you have to do is come up with 7 mini goals you want to achieve in 7 days, longer if you'd like. There are alot of things that I'd like to do, but lack the motivation to do so. This is a great way to get support from other bloggers who are in the same boat and need motivation as well!

Here are my mini goals:

1. Do Pilates 3 times a week. I own a pilates machine and I stare at it everyday, cursing myself about why I'm not doing it!

2. Drink more water. I drink water, but not nearly enough. Right now i'm at about 5 glasses a day. I want to aim for 8 a day.

3. Read for 30 mins a night before bed.

4. Organize my makeup. Right now it's in disarray. I need a system in place.

5. Clean out my closet. This has been a thorn in my side. I want to get rid of things I don't wear and donate them.

6. Start Juicing. I own a juicer and I don't juice! I want to try green smoothies.

7. Blog more. I want to blog more than just once a week.

If you guys want to join this challenge check out Louise's post HERE

I think this would be fun and I hope you guys will join me :)

For that Summer Glow

2012-06-20T17:14:00.000-05:00

In honor of summer solstice, I wanted to share some of my favorite products that I use to enhance my tan and give me that glow we all want to achieve!

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer- Even Skin No.1

I have had this primer for a while now and I like to break it out in the summertime. Depending on the look I am going for, I will use it all over or as a highlighting step. It's great to wear alone or underneath foundation.
A little really does go a long way, so one quick pump will do. It is very creamy, but you do have to work it in a bit to avoid streakiness.It contains great ingredients as well.

Here are it's claims:

Beneficial Ingredients and what they do:

Pearl extract for revitalization, protection and anti-aging
Truffle extract is a luxury additive rich in amino acids and minerals to tone and hydrate
Vitamin E increases skin elasticity.
Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant
Vitamin C has revitalizing and nourishing benefits.

Maybelline FIT ME foundation 355

I am still obsessed and hopelessly in love with Hello Hydration foundation, but the color is all wrong for me right now because of these bright sunny days. I tan in minutes of being in the sun and therefore I need a darker foundation. So in a pinch I dug out Maybelline's FIT ME foundation. I bought this when they first released this product. Even though I followed the color matching instructions in the store, when I got home it was all wrong. I know you guys can relate. I just took it as a loss. I decided to mix FIT ME with my Hello Hydration and got my perfect summer tan shade!

I do have some have some qualms with FIT ME. It's a nice bottle, but it is super MESSY. It runs out so fast and drips down the bottle and all in the cap. I'm glad I found a way to use it up and get rid of it.

Likes: SPF 18! I love when products add in the protection because I tend to forget that step.

Benefit Flatter Me Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner

This is an awesome shadow and well loved as you can see. I use this as a shadow base, mostly with brown and gold shadows. I guess you can compare it to the MAC painterly paint pots. It really does not crease and is a great primer for the lid. I have no complaints about this one.

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush

This is an AMAZING summer gold color! Everytime I wear it I get so many compliments. Everywhere I go and see these shadows, Amber Rush is always sold out! I'm glad I picked it up when I did. It is very pigmented and almost like a loose shadow. It comes with a little lid in the container to keep it compact. It stays on for hours!

Downside: There can tend to be fallout. If you are a contact wearer I advise you to apply these shadows before you put them in. I learned the hard way :(

Vincent Longo Hydro Stick in Aqualily

I recieved this in a swag bag from an event and was kind of confused on what it was. I natually took it to be a highlighter. It feels sooooo good when you apply it to your face. It has this cooling effect and glides on smooth. I use it on the tops of my cheeks, down my nose and cupids bow. I gives me a really pretty summery bronze effect on my face.

Bliss Lid + Lash Wash Makeup Remover

I like to wear waterproof mascara in the summer,but it can be a pain to get off! I use this water based makeup remover to take care of that. It comes out like a gel and has a cooling effect on the eyes. With this, I find that I don't go through 4 cotton pads per eye.

Dislikes: I feel like I have to follow this with water to remove the remover sometimes. Once done with this, I will probably look for a new remover.

Have you tried any of these? What are some of your go to beauty products that give you that summer glow?

Kreativ Blogger Award!

2012-06-18T14:05:00.002-05:00

Hey Hey!

I got this awesome message that one of my favorite beauty bloggers and Youtubers, LOLAHEARTSTHIS awarded me with the...

You ladies MUST check her out if you already haven't! I am so dang excited right now :)

Thanks so much Lola!!

The rules of giving this award:

Post a link to the blogger that gave you the award.
List 7 interesting facts about yourself that your readers might find interesting.
Nominate 7 other bloggers, provide links, and let them know!

So, lets see...7 interesting things about me:

1. My mind is a language hoarder. I love to learn and mimic different languages and accents. I have a minor in French, can speak abit of Spanish(understand it better than speaking it), I have been teaching myself Japanese, a bit of Arabic and I can do varying English accents, which is my favorite thing to do!

2. I am a film fanatic! My favorite would have to be horror. I like the feeling of being scared and have been know to turn on a scary movie to fall asleep to. Wow, that sounds bad, haha! Then maybe foreign films would be next in line. I absolutely love watching films with subtitles.

3.That show, New Girl, totally ripped off my life! Just kidding, well sorta... Sophmore year in college, I waited too long to find housing for the next school year, so I had to find something asap! I saw a 7th roomate wanted ad on my university housing website and answered it. The rent was cheap and time was ticking! It was to be coed, so I was shown the house by the male roomie. I liked it and signed the lease. Turned out the 5 other roomies were all male! They turned out to be the best roomies ever, dirty, but great! They were like my big brothers. :)

4.Worked at Disney World for a semester. That was the craziest experience of my LIFE!! I learned that not all people are sane, especially while on vacation and when it's a million degrees out!

5.I played the flute for 8 years and was my high school's drum major( I led the marching band in parades,for those who don't know what that is. I don't play the drums)

6.I cut all of my hair off to about 1 inch 2 years ago. For years, I chemically straightened my hair and I could not remember what my natural texture was like. So, I said, screw it and had my bf at the time chop it all off! He ended up cutting about 12 inches off. Now my hair, when straightened is longer than it was when I chopped it!

7. I love to travel!! I have been to Mexico, Canada, Italy,France, Spain and UK( Manchester and York). I loved every place I have been!

I award the following with the Kreativ Blogger Award:

BeautyLark

burkatron

These ladies are great and I love their blogs. Check them out!!

Instagram Post #1

2012-06-18T12:36:00.000-05:00

Hanging out at the Warrior Dash... My go to meal, when I'm too lazy to cook and cleanup after... Moonshine soaked cherries. My tongue went numb after trying...I was on pins and needles waiting for the return of True Blood...Obsessed with Pocky... Got culinary and made Chinese dumplings,sooooo good...In my Netflix queue. Nothing like a little Ryan Gosling to send you off to sleep right.

Naturally Curly Hair

2012-06-05T16:36:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone!

Last week was definitely busy and exciting!

I had a job interview and ended up getting a job offer at the end of it! It's a pretty cool job so I'm absolutely stoked! Then, I have been in need of a new cell phone for about two years now. My old phone, T-mobile MyTouch, is pretty obsolete in the technology world. To put it shortly, on many occasions, I've wanted to back over it with my car. I stopped being lazy and upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy S Blaze. I ideally wanted an IPhone 4S, but until T mobile gets their act together and carries it, this will have to do. I love this new phone by the way :)

Today's post is about hair.

I have naturally curly hair, which I straighten from time to time. But most times it's curly. My hair texture is similar to Antonia Thomas's from the show Misfits( Love LOVE love that show! Can't wait for new series to start) sans the blonde.

The great thing about having naturally curly hair is that, with proper care, your styling options are endless!

The downside for me is that evil word called FRIZZ!

Now, I don't mind a bit of frizz if done on purpose, like if you are going for a wild and free, Bohemian look. But, it's that frizz where you are in the house, you got your curls just perfect, you step outside and it's like you did nothing. FRIZZ CITY! Major sad face.

Since warm weather is here I wanted to go over my go-to products that help give me defined, shiny curls in Spring/Summer :)

Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner for Damaged Hair

This is meant as a deep conditioner, but it states on the bottle that you can apply daily.

This has a medium thick consistency and i apply it after shampooing with a generic clarifying shampoo

* I only shampoo only once, maybe twice a week. I know it's time to use shampoo when I feel that my hair has that coated feeling from a lot of build up. Otherwise, I'll wash my hair with a conditioner ie. co-washing.I'll co-wash three times a week.

This convenient salon-size bottle has a nice pump and was a steal at T.J.Maxx for $12.99.

TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner

After rinsing out the Giovanni Conditioner I will apply this conditioner to my hair and use a paddle brush

* one that has a rubber base and plastic bristles, not the boar bristle kind, to detangle my hair in the shower.

This conditioner gives great slip, so the brush glides right through.

I leave this conditioner in without rinsing.

This conditioner is silicone-free and contains organic aloe vera extract and avocado oil. These ingredients mean a lot. Aloe vera is known for it's moisturizing properties and avocados are rich in vitamins and proteins. I get this conditioner from Target for a $4.99.

I leave this conditioner in without rinsing.

So, I either stop at this step or I add this...

SheaMoisture Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk

This product is meant for thick, curly hair. It provides moisture, body and shine. It has a medium thick consistency and smells of coconuts. This retails for $9.99 and can be purchased at Walgreens or Target.

So, if I want to add some hold, I will add this after the leave-in conditioner step.

I have thick, medium/fine strands so I section my hair in four sections. I apply a quarter size amount to each section. I smooth it through with my hands to make sure all my strands are coated.

After that is done. I can either air-dry or if in a hurry, I'll break out my trusty diffuser! I will diffuse on low and warm heat.

Then I'm done :)

How do you guys style your curly hair? Anyone else use Shea Moisture Products?

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Oil-Free Foundation

2012-05-29T11:18:00.001-05:00

Ah,don't you just love a long weekend!

This Memorial Day weekend brought a lot of fun and sun for me! Had my best friend's boutique relaunch, attended a cousin's high school graduation party, and a trip to the movies.I saw the Avengers and Chernobyl Diaries. Let me tell you, see the Avengers and skip Chernobyl Diaries, it was utter rubbish! I have never been so bored watching a scary film. Anyways, throughout all my festivities, one thing kept my makeup together in this hella hot weather we have been having is The Smashbox Photo Finish Light Oil-free foundation primer! I bought this travel size primer at Sephora out of curiosity for $17 . A bit pricey for such a little thing! : /

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Oil-Free Foundation Primer .5floz

Smashbox Claims: 'new oil-free, 60% water based primer is ideal for oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin. This silky blend of vitamins and antioxidants helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer skin and can be worn alone or under foundation to increase its longevity. The revolutionary formula has oil absorbers for a smooth matte finish all day, light diffusers to minimize the appearance of imperfections, and vitamin C and peptides to help even skin tone and promote collagen production for a flawless future.'

I have been using this primer for about a month now that and this is what I love:

goes on smooth
very light on the skin
makeup stays on much longer,even in hot weather
face looks flawless in pictures
pores are minimized

What I can do without:

I don't really like the way it feels worn alone. My face tended to feel a bit dry without using a foundation on top.

Verdict: would purchase in the future, but curious about other primers still.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! And let me know if you have tried any of the other Smashbox primers or have a favorite primer from another brand.

NYX Buys!

2012-05-21T14:15:00.004-05:00

Having combination/acne prone skin, it can be hard to find face makeup that won't

make you breakout
cake up on blemishes, making the spot even more obvious or
make your your face so matte and dry that it hurts to make facial expressions.

I am in love with my Benefit Oxygen Wow liquid foundation, but in the middle of the day it's inevitable that my tzone will want to be the star of the show on my face. So off to Ulta I went and found this!

NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation SMP09 Tan

This is from NYX's HD studio photogenic collection. Here are it's claims:

Mineral enriched
talc-free
oil-free
water resistant
sweat resistant
feels like silk on the skin

This foundation is very silky to the touch. The shade matches and blends in well with my skintone. I have yet to use it as full foundation, just as a dusting over my face concentrating on the tzone to set my liquid foundation.

I will say that it is pretty sweat resistant! Yesterday it was 90 degrees out and I had an outdoor birthday party to go to. It was definitely a sweat fest and I worried how my face was looking, but too afraid to face a mirror. You can ask anyone, I am not a fan of heat or staying in the sun for to long. But,I'm quite proud I stuck it out and enjoyed the day. When I got home to look at the damage, I was pleasantly surprised that my makeup was still matte! It was a bit flushed, but no shine!

Verdict: Very impressed!

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 632 Peacock

I saw a BritPopPrincess Youtube video were she was updating about what's been new with her and all I could focus on was that pop of blue she added to her waterline. It looked amazing! So, while I was in the NYX section, this eye pencil caught my eye.

These eye pencils have a dual purpose of a liner or an eye shadow. They are made to glide on effortlessly. It's very creamy and when I applied it to my waterline it didn't budge and didn't turn all murky when I blinked. These come in 32 shades. I really would like to buy the Rocky Mountain Green one next!

Verdict: Love the creaminess of it and will be purchasing other colors!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend!

What are some of your favorite NYX products?

Sephora Haul: Spring Makeup

2012-05-10T16:32:00.000-05:00

When I die, I really hope there is a Sephora in heaven. I tell you every time I step foot in the place I get chills of excitement being surrounded by such yummy goodness!
Since spring is here, I felt like I needed a change, especially in the blush department. I ended up getting a new liquid foundation and lipstick as well!

Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup SPF 25 PA "Toasted Beige" Oil Free

Helps to boost cellular respiration for a "Plumping Up" effect
Helps to protect against environmental stresses
Contains vitamin C & E derivatives known to prevent signs of aging

I have been addicted to Bare Minerals foundation for years. I have combination skin and I loved the way Bare Minerals did not make me shiny. I told the makeup artist there that I wanted to try something different. She raved about Benefit's new liquid foundation. She applied this to my skin and I was a bit amazed. It really feels like nothing is on the skin. My skin could breathe and it blended in with my skin tone perfectly! I suffer from hormonal breakouts along my jaw line from time to time and it covered my discolorations in one application!

What I love about this:

My skin can breathe
Spreads on smooth
Buildable coverage
Added SPF
Skin looks natural

Buxom True Hue Blush " Euphoria"

Sheer buildable hue.
Contains Rhiodiola- an arctic plant root that makes cheeks appear refreshed, allowing them to come alive with color.

I had never bought anything from Buxom before, but as I was browsing, the cheek colors caught my eye. They were so vibrant and pretty! I ended up choosing the color Euphoria, a coral , light ,peachy color. When I tried it on I was sold. It gave me an enhanced flush that I get on a hot summers day. It glides on silky and a little goes a long way.

What I love about this:

Very silky on the skin
Color is true
Cute packaging

Benefit's Silky-Finish Lipstick " Swoonderful"

This color is the first lipstick I've tried and absolutely love! It feels like I'm applying chapstick and gives me such a natural color with out bogging down my lips! Swoonderful is a purplish, mauve color and perfect for daytime.

What I love about this:

Easy application
Long wearing
Moisturizing
Hint of shimmer
Everyday wear

I am really happy with what I picked up, especially with that blush color, Euphoria. I plan on buying more from the Buxom blush range.

Have you tried Buxom products? Do you have any recommendations?

xo

Real Techniques- Starter Set (Eyes)

2012-05-02T19:36:00.001-05:00

Confession...I am a YouTube fanatic! I'd rather watch YouTube than regular television and I do. One of my first subscriptions were to the ladies of Pixiwoo! I watch them religiously and when Samantha Chapman introduced that she had a range of brushes coming out I freaked! I needed them now!
I was happy to see that they eventually made it to Ulta, but it seemed every time I tried to pick some up, they were sold out! I had given up and contemplated ordering online until I received my Ulta mailer that had a $3.50 off $10 coupon. If you aren't signed up with the rewards program, you totally should cause it's totally free! Well, after receiving it, I decided to try my luck and see if I could get my hands on those coveted brushes! Sure enough, there it was...one lonely starter set swinging in the wind, ready for me to snatch her up! And so I did.

Can you see my cell phone..hehe

This set comes with 5synthetic brushes:

Base Shadow Brush...Very soft! Feels like a cuddly teddy bear on your eyelid! Perfect for applying shadow and blending.

Deluxe Crease Brush... I use this brush for blending my crease shadow. Sam uses it to blend in concealer as well. I tried it, not sure if it's for me. I feel like it just removes my concealer instead of spreading it. It may depend on the concealer though. I'll just keep trying :)

Accent Brush... I absolutely LOVE this brush! It's so cute and tiny! It is the perfect size to apply shadow to the bottom lashes or detailing your outer v!

Brow Brush... Although it's meant for your eyebrows, I quite like it for applying gel eyeliner to my lash line. It's on the bigger side and covers a larger surface area. When filling in my brows, I like a smaller angled brush for more control on where the product goes.

Pixel-point eyeliner brush... I have yet to use this brush. It seems a bit thick for an eyeliner brush. She has since come out with a fine liner brush that I wish was in this set instead.

Verdict...

I am very happy with these brushes and want to add more to my collection. This set was definitely a bargain at $17.99! You can check out the Real Techniques brush range here as well as tutorials on how to use each brush. Pretty sweet!

Sinful Colors Professional Nail Enamel

2012-04-24T15:44:00.003-05:00

Hey Y'all,

So, I'm not really a nail polish girl. Most times when I wear any polish with color, the white tips of my nails show through and it irks my nerves! But, while in Meijer the other day I saw these colors and I just couldn't resist, especially when there was a sale sign '3 for $2'.

Sinful Colors Professional

Glorious, gorgeous colors on your fingers. It will complete your outfit and expresses your mood. Toluene, formaldehyde & DBP free.
Made in USA

© 2012 Mirage Cosmetics, Inc.

They offer more that 30 colors with fun names like Under 18 , Savage and Soulmate.

First up, Folly 395


Very pretty fuschia color

Next, Boogie Nights 854

This pic doesn't do the color justice, but it is almost like a neon peachy color

Lastly, Rise and Shine 940

This color is like a deep sea foam green.

Verdict:

Well, the description of the brand definitely rings true for me. The colors are pretty gorgeous on the fingers and complete an outfit. If you are looking for something that will last a while and by a while, I mean a week, you should keep it moving to your OPI or Nicole brands. I noticed chipping around the edges of my nails on day 3. It glides on easily, but it is a tad on the runny side. I got those pesky pools of polish in the sides of my nails that you pray doesn't ooze over onto your skin. Hate those! But all in all, it was a good experience.

If you like to change your polish often this is for you! Will I buy again? Yes, because of the color range. It's like wearing candy on your nails! I have my eye on Timbleberry. Also, you can't beat the price. I think you can get these at Walgreens for $.99!

: )

Hey Y'all!

2012-04-18T19:36:00.000-05:00

Hmmmm...my first blog post...what to write...

Not to sound too boring, but I'm pretty bored.

Don't you hate when someone asks what you like to do in your spare time and you have no real interesting answer? A cool person might say, oh, I like to rock climb, run 10ks or learn different languages (I do like learning different languages, though..Bonjour,y'all!). But,all you can come up with is the typical, I like to hang out with friends, go to the movies,yada yada. When in all reality you wanna say is, I LOVE to buy makeup, do my friends makeup, read magazine articles about makeup and oh, I'm also addicted to watching YouTube videos on makeup! No? Well, that's what I really wanna scream out and with conviction.

You might say to yourself that answer sounds alright to a female. To a male, the ones usually asking the spare time question, that answer makes their faces want melt off! And this topic comes up a lot, since I am getting older and heading towards the "30 and Flirty" category (face palm)and looking for my future mate. Le Sigh. That's a whole other topic I'm sure I'll make a post about.

I guess I'm here because I like to talk about makeup and I don't necessarily have people who like to talk about it around me. So, I'm hoping it's here that I find people who do. I'll probably be rambling on about stuff unrelated to makeup up as well;i.e. me turning 30( double face palm).

So, hope all is well! Talk to you in a bit!

:)